Niside Muscas, 43, is the center-right mayoral candidate, or rather, part of the coalition in Assemini. It was chosen by Forza Italia, Fratelli d'Italia and Lega.

The announcement risks splitting the line-up. UDC, Sardinia twenty20 and the Sardinians were not invited to the meeting which led to the final choice. Garau himself had announced his candidacy for mayor of Psd'Az.

It remains to be seen whether UDC, Sardegna Venti20 and Psd'Az will converge on Muscas or Garau.

The centre-left announced Diego Corrias' candidacy for mayor three weeks ago. Mario Puddu, the ex mayor of Grillino at the head of a civic coalition, is also expected.

© Riproduzione riservata